pleural
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Pleural pressure gradient leads to decreased ventilation further down in the lung.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
Pleural pressure gradient leads to increased ventilation further down in the lung.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
Pleural fluid is secreted by mesothelial cells from both pleural layers and acts to lubricate their surfaces.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
Pleural and peritoneal adhesions to the organs within the body cavities are common.
From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by Craig, R. A., D. V. M.
Pleural perforation is manifested by the usual signs of pneumothorax, and will be demonstrated in the roentgenogram.
From Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery by Jackson, Chevalier
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